MIA KIMS' NEXT ALBUM

Lacking support from a label, many emerging artists struggle with getting the funding needed to record a decent album. Mia Kim knows exactly what we're talking about. She is an unsigned, acoustic/folk/rock indie musician from Los Angeles and the album she is eager to record is titled “Who Is Sukey Rose?” The album - if it becomes a reality - will reveal who she is.

Inspired by Jill Sobule, who raised over $80,000 to fund her next album at jillsnextrecord.com, Kim opened up her own place where you can support her directly. We wondered how things are going and dropped Kim some questions.

There are various websites where you can try get funding for an album. Sellaband.com for example. Yet you choose to go by your own and started your own project website. Why?

"I did check out Sellaband, but honestly I think it's too complicated for the common music fan as it involves, shares/pieces, traditing, etc. It's a great site though and great for people who are savvy with web 2.0 sites and applications and/or purchasing on the internet. But I think for the casual music fan, Sellaband and slicethepie.com is way too complicated to keep up with. Also, I had a timeline in terms of when I needed to start recording, so Sellaband would be difficult in terms of not being able to being when I needed to. I feel that having my own website that's focused on personal interaction with supporters is much more straightforward. Sellaband is really about everyone making a great product and making money at the same time which is definitely a great goal.

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